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Bill Introductions Involving Virginia Newsletter for Sunday June 09, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Rep. Bergman Introduces Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8195. A bill to strengthen congressional oversight of the Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 131. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The r  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8202. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine that become manifest during the one-year period following the receipt of the vaccine, and for oth  more

Rep. Gomez Introduces Choose Medicare Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Choose Medicare Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8207. A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

Rep. Good Introduces Apprenticeship Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Apprenticeship Freedom Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8178. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to remove the requirements relating to registered apprenticeships; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Apprenticeship Freedom Act". SEC. 2. WI  more

Rep. Green Introduces Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable & Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable and Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8208. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the interim final rule of the Bureau of Industry and Security relating to enhancing the control structure for firearms and related items and advancing human rights issued on April 26, 2024 (8  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Resolution to Express Support for Honoring Earth Day
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1166. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Child Rescue Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Child Rescue Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8183. A bill to direct the Attorney General to convene a national working group to study proactive strategies and needed resources for the identification and rescue of children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Burges  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Creating a Respectful & Open World for Natural Hair Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills Act
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4205. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor,   more